Getting Serious for KyJinn - Page 4

NennaMeerkat · 04-29-11, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrherpdotca

Why not tile? Every home store has a clearance section of tile for less than a buck a foot. 6-8 tiles is all you need. Last forever, hygienic, Looks nice, no chance of impaction and helps keep their nails short.

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Because my dragon loves loves loves to dig! Every night he digs himself a comfy ditch and snuggles up in it. I also enjoy a more natural looking environment. If it were 100% safe I would use just sand or walnut but because it is not..alfalfa pellets. Apparently the smell bothers my husband.

I could shift to Sani Chips since I use it with my snake and soon to be Leo...well up in the air on the Sani Chips or repti bark (might mix them together). Point is since I already have Sani Chips and have to get them could just do a full shift to them all across the board. Maybe just mix the Sani Chips and Alfalfa together...that might cut down the smell.

nikkik85 · 04-29-11, 06:47 PM

Dont be so hard on yourself. We are all here to help... And Im glad you were able to post that

NennaMeerkat · 04-29-11, 06:57 PM

Thanks Nikkik

red ink · 05-02-11, 08:54 PM

Alfalfa pellets when ingested are actually more dangeous than sand. They expand when wet. Washed playsand is actually your safest option, or better yet a half and half enclosure, half sand half tile just simply feed on the tile side and you minimise ingestion.

NennaMeerkat · 05-02-11, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by red ink

Alfalfa pellets when ingested are actually more dangeous than sand. They expand when wet. Washed playsand is actually your safest option, or better yet a half and half enclosure, half sand half tile just simply feed on the tile side and you minimise ingestion.

Actually these are supposed to break apart when getting wet instead of expanding. Did a test with water and they pretty much disintegrated. Keep in mind these aren't the same alfalfa pellets you feed to animals, they are made differently I believe.

Also for adult dragons they are considered safe but for babies it can be dangerous. BUT the pellets are so large they are not easily eaten by the little guys. By the time they are big enough to eat them they are of no danger.

sickvenom · 05-03-11, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

Actually these are supposed to break apart when getting wet instead of expanding. Did a test with water and they pretty much disintegrated.

correct. they do expand, but they also turn to mush, as you found out.

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Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

Keep in mind these aren't the same alfalfa pellets you feed to animals, they are made differently I believe.

the ones i've used are regular feed pellets. not sure what brand you got.

NennaMeerkat · 05-03-11, 09:51 AM

I bought Zilla brand alfalfa pellets. I would be to nervous to simply buy generic animal alfalfa pellets. I don't know the process that goes into making them vs. what I bought.

sickvenom · 05-03-11, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

I bought Zilla brand alfalfa pellets. I would be to nervous to simply buy generic animal alfalfa pellets. I don't know the process that goes into making them vs. what I bought.

always good to err on the side of caution. when can we see photos of the new setup?

NennaMeerkat · 05-03-11, 10:03 AM

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always good to err on the side of caution. when can we see photos of the new setup?

I am not 100% done with it yet. I need to replace the bulb that broke and pick up some more rocks. Also gotta replace the Alfalfa in his tank. Probably be next month before everything is done the way I want. KyJinn is enjoying his temporary dual light and low rocks setting but it just isn't there yet.

NennaMeerkat · 05-03-11, 06:52 PM

Okay got some unexpected money in and so went and bought some more rocks and some more substrate. They didn't have my alfalfa pellets so I grabbed more Sani Chips. Oh and I got the light replaced but found out that it wasn't the bulb but something about the lamp didn't like the bulb. So yeah gonna have to replace the lamp soon so I don't have to balance it on rocks like it is now.

And yes I know there is a TON of substrate in there LOL I wanted him to be closer to the lamp without having to buy a ton of rocks. He will have fun digging himself a ditch to sleep in tonight!!

Will reduce as I get more rocks maybe. What do ya'll think?

Fliehigh · 05-10-11, 05:55 AM

I know you probably asked this already but what is the make and model of the bulb you have for him?

Is it a MVB?

NennaMeerkat · 05-10-11, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fliehigh

I know you probably asked this already but what is the make and model of the bulb you have for him?

Is it a MVB?

Oh well his new bulb is a UV and Heat Bulb in one. PowerSun 100 watt was what our store carried that was a two in one.

Fliehigh · 05-10-11, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

Oh well his new bulb is a UV and Heat Bulb in one. PowerSun 100 watt was what our store carried that was a two in one.

Keep an eye on your little guy, there has been some issues with the Power Suns lately. All of the MVB (Mercury Vapour Bulbs, which give off heat and UV) started having their glass blown in Asia and the bulbs either don't give off enough UV or too much UV. The Mega Ray and the Power Sun are the two best MVB's on the market but both are having issues. Even the Solar Glo (which use to be an ok bulb) is having issues.

Watch for a change in appitite and watch his eyes. If either one changes replace the bulb.

Fliehigh

NennaMeerkat · 05-10-11, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fliehigh

Keep an eye on your little guy, there has been some issues with the Power Suns lately. All of the MVB (Mercury Vapour Bulbs, which give off heat and UV) started having their glass blown in Asia and the bulbs either don't give off enough UV or too much UV. The Mega Ray and the Power Sun are the two best MVB's on the market but both are having issues. Even the Solar Glo (which use to be an ok bulb) is having issues.

Watch for a change in appitite and watch his eyes. If either one changes replace the bulb.

Fliehigh

Thanks much for that. His appetite has actually increased and I haven't noticed any changes in his eyes. I was aware of the possibility of the problem and if it does arrive I have extra lamps and heat bulbs and UV bulbs that are separate that I can use instead. Since this is our first time using a UV bulb at all since we got him years ago I am being cautious of throwing to much of it at him. The only thing I have noticed is him having a nice "tan" where his coloring has darkened dramatically and thus him not looking so pale.

Lankyrob · 05-10-11, 08:22 AM

Not sure about other reptiles shops but the one i use sells Solarglo bulbs and if the bulb blows (not shatters just stops working) within six months of point of sale they replace for free as solarglo refunds them. Have had two so far that blew within 24 hours but no problems with the current ones at all.